Assistant Corporation Counsel - Family Court JD
Core
Litigator representing the City of New York in juvenile justice cases involving youth under 18 charged with crimes, handling cases from referral through disposition to achieve rehabilitative outcomes.
Role type
Assistant Corporation Counsel (Litigator)
Builds
Legal advocacy and case dispositions for the Juvenile Justice practice
Domain
Public Law / Juvenile Justice / Criminal Law
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Litigation, investigation, negotiation, trial advocacy, oral communication, written communication, judgment, organizational abilities, leadership, knowledge of criminal law, Juvenile Justice Law, appellate law, evidentiary issues
Preferred skills
Experience in major case units (homicide, violent crimes) or special victims units (sexual offenses, teen dating violence)
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Handle vertical caseloads from referral through disposition; interact with public, city agencies, courts, and counsel; advocate for rehabilitative outcomes; appear in Family, Criminal, and Supreme Courts; participate in community outreach and engagement; attend night and weekend court assignments
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior level (requires substantial litigation experience)